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title: "Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) variations to contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e274"
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# Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) variations to contract

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e274

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## Summary

The Kent County Council awarded the contract for the Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) variations to the suppliers Oasis, Clarion Housing Association Ltd, and Look Ahead Care Support and Housing. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, aims to provide support for survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation and in the community across geographical lots in East, South, North, and West Kent. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the commencement of the KIDAS contract on 1st April 2017 and contract variations made under Reg 72 (1) (c) due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

This procurement process offers opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services to provide support services for survivors of domestic abuse in Kent. Businesses with expertise in providing services such as additional outreach, trauma support, and specialised care would be well-suited to compete for the contract. The Kent County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has segmented the contract into geographical lots to enhance service provision and address the diverse needs of survivors across different districts. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to vital support services for survivors and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

## Notice

Support for survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation and in the community is currently provided through KIDAS. The council commissioned the Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) which commenced 1 April 2017. It is split into 4 geographical lots, delivered by 3 lead providers. This service provides support for survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation and in the community. Since the KIDAS contract commenced there have been additional services varied in, across all 4 Lots due to the COVID-19 pandemic and change in legislation through the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Changes to the contract were necessary to enable the council to respond to both occurrences and are all for activity broadly covered in the KIDAS specification. These contract variations have been made under Reg 72 (1) (c) and include; * Additional IDVA * Additional Outreach * Understanding Trauma programme * CYPE - Animation * CYPE - Activities and vouchers * Young Persons IDVA * Specialist IDVA * Additional trauma support for victims residing in commissioned refuges * Support for children residing in commissioned refuges * Tenancy support Officer * Support pilot for males in safe accommodation

### Lot Information

East Kent KIDAS

The contract is split into 4 geographical lots, East Kent covers the districts of Thanet and Dover. The following variations have been made under Reg 72 (1) (c): * Additional IDVA * Additional Outreach * Understanding Trauma programme * CYPE - Activities and vouchers * Young Persons IDVA * Specialist IDVA * Additional trauma support for victims residing in commissioned refuges * Support for children residing in commissioned refuges * Tenancy support Officer

South Kent KIDAS

The contract is split into 4 geographical lots, South Kent covers the districts of Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hythe. The following variations have been made under Reg 72 (1) (c): * Additional IDVA * Additional Outreach * CYPE - Activities and vouchers * Young Persons IDVA * Specialist IDVA * Additional trauma support for victims residing in commissioned refuges * Support for children residing in commissioned refuges * Tenancy support Officer

North Kent KIDAS

The contract is split into 4 geographical lots, North Kent covers the districts of Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone and Swale. The following variations have been made under Reg 72 (1) (c): * Additional IDVA * Additional Outreach * CYPE - Activities and vouchers * Young Persons IDVA * Specialist IDVA * Additional trauma support for victims residing in commissioned refuges * Support for children residing in commissioned refuges * Tenancy support Officer

West Kent KIDAS

The contract is split into 4 geographical lots, West Kent covers the districts of Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and Malling. The following variations have been made under Reg 72 (1) (c): * Additional IDVA * Additional Outreach * CYPE - Activities and vouchers * Young Persons IDVA * Specialist IDVA * Additional trauma support for victims residing in commissioned refuges * Support for children residing in commissioned refuges * Tenancy support Officer * CYPE - Animation

### Procurement Information

Changes to contract were necessary to enable the council to respond to both COVID-19 and new legislation and are all for activity broadly covered in the KIDAS specification. The variations, made as a result of COVID-19 and the DA Act have been assessed under PCR Reg 72 (1) (c) criterion. They do not exceed 50% of the original contract value, it is justified that unforeseen circumstances have necessitated such modifications and the modifications do not alter the overall nature of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020453-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,690,182 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CLARION HOUSING ASSOCIATION; LOOK AHEAD CARE SUPPORT AND HOUSING; OASIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2023 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020453-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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